Dental Assisting (DNA) at Wytheville Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- DNA 95 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - DNA 103 - Introduction to Oral Health
- Teaches anatomy of the head and neck, the oral cavity hard and soft tissues, as well as tooth morphology. Includes dental terminology, deciduous and permanent dentition as well as pathology.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - DNA 109 - Practical Infection Control
- Studies principles of management of disease producing microorganisms and associated diseases. Emphasizes sterilization, asepsis, and disinfection techniques applicable in the dental office.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - DNA 110 - Dental Materials
- Studies the materials utilized in the laboratory aspect of dentistry as support in treatment. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of materials.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - DNA 113 - Chairside Assisting I
- Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chair side dental assisting, dental equipment use and maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection. Emphasis on patient management during restorative procedures.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - DNA 135 - Dental Radiation Safety
- Studies techniques and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches biological effects, cell sensitivity and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Includes practice of bisection and parallel techniques on manikins. Prepares employed dental staff to meet the Virginia Board of Dentistry's regulations for certification in dental radiation safety hygiene.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
